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3rd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($484 USD)
access_time 7 years ago
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What did you spend your third transfer on?
I spent the a larger portion of my transfer to cement my floor which has protected my family from jigger attacks.I also bought sofa sets,which has relieved me of the embarrassment of always borrowing seats from neighbours for visitors.
2nd Payment
Transfer Amount
50000 KES ($488 USD)
access_time over 7 years ago
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What did you spend your second transfer on?
I spent my second transfer to buy building materials that I used to construct a new house as my previous house was in a dilapidated condition. I am happy I no have a descent house.
Describe the biggest difference in your daily life.
The biggest difference in my daily life is that I have a more modest house.
Initial Payment
Transfer Amount
10000 KES ($96 USD)
access_time almost 8 years ago
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What did you spend your first transfer on?
I spent my first transfer to visit a hospital because I was sick then used the rest to food items that we used on the December festive season.
Describe the moment when you received your money. How did you feel?
I first could not believe it until I tried to purchase airtime, only then did it dawn on me that it's true hence I was so happy.
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access_time 8 years ago
What are you planning to spend your transfer on?
Our first plan is to use part of the transfer to buy two cows that would be as an investment for our family, and three bulls that we intend to use in collaboration with other villagers, to plough our farms. Secondly, plan to use another part of the transfer to build a bigger house because this one is small. Lastly, we plan to use the remaining amount to buy furniture.
What is the achievement you are proudest of?
The achievement we are very proud of is, having bought four goats, as an investment for our family, using savings from our casual work.
What is the biggest hardship you've faced in your life?
The biggest hardship we have faced is, inadequate income to build a bigger house.
What is the happiest part of your day?
The happiest part of my day is in the mornings, when I wake up feeling well.
